Localization trends report 2025

Why is AI translation on the rise? Find out in this localization trends report

Download the full trends report for insights, trends, and best practices that will help you optimize localization processes in 2025. Discover tactics used to speed up translation workflows and how new technologies empower fast-growing companies to compete on par with industry giants.

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Claude 3.5 ranks #1 in translation accuracy

Initial research from the product team at Lokalise showed that large language models (LLMs) outperformed machine translations in translation accuracy. Claude 3.5 ranked #1 in all results, significantly outperforming all other language models across all languages that were tested.

Tested via Lokalise AI

Rank

Engine

1

Claude 3.5

2

Google Translate

3

GPT

4

DeepL

5

Microsoft Translator

70% of translations are machine-assisted

Machine-assisted translation now powers 70% of language workflows, fundamentally reshaping how language professionals deliver value. Explore the evolving landscape of translation technology and its impact on global communication.

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Translation memory is the key to cutting localization costs without cutting corners

Discover why translation memory is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to translate content, with usage more than doubling from 2023 to 2024.

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There’s growing trust in AI translation

AI translation is rapidly transforming how companies operate, with some unexpected industries also adopting the technology.

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